Wise jury pool almost set for Hastings Wise murder trial
Circuit Court Judge Thomas Cooper and prosecutors push to finish a 40 member pool for the Wise murder case. About four jurors remain to qualify as Beaufort County’s 36 of 40 were selected. If completed by noon, trial could start Saturday with sequestration in Aiken lasting up to two to three weeks. The death penalty case involves four RE. Phelon plant workers and 100 potential witnesses.
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Thurmond Jr defends himself for US attorney nomination
Strom Thurmond Jr., 28, Aiken County prosecutor, defends his qualifications and background to be the United States attorney, saying he would be qualified even if not his father’s son. He dismisses nepotism claims as politics and notes a Senate confirmation is expected.
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Strom Thurmond Jr
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Hartzog Named Citizen of the Year in North Augusta Banquet
Conrad Hartzog received the 1éth annual Citizen of the Year award at the North Augusta Chamber of Commerce banquet. The honor, presented by William Thweatt, honors Hartzog for heart and soul devotion to family church and community during the chamber’s anniversary dinner.
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Bill Thweatt
Conrad Hartzog
North Augusta
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Hartzog
Connie
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Greenspan backs Bush tax plan amid slowdown risks
Federal Reserve Chairman Alan Greenspan endorsed Bush tax cuts, citing large federal surpluses as room for tax relief while warning the economy may be near zero growth. He supported reducing national debt and urged fiscal prudence during the slowdown.
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Tractor trailer overturns on off ramp injuring driver in Beech Island
James E. Stanfield 59 of Chatanooga was injured when his 1995 Kenworth tractor trailer overturned on the US 278 exit ramp to SC 125 at 8 10 a m. He was transported to a hospital and faces charges for driving too fast for conditions. Authorities noted exit ramps may warn drivers to reduce speed.
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Lance Cpl. RK. Hughes
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Graham teases Senate bid in North Augusta banquet
US Representative Lindsey Graham told North Augusta Chamber of Commerce attendees he plans to pursue South Carolina’s U.S. Senate seat, quipping about a 2051 return if he matches Strom Thurmond’s career. He forecast tax cuts, end of death and marriage taxes, and the Bush education push, while joking about Air Force One furniture.
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